Reason A. Poteet Poet Blank verse

Winning

Kids do not understand how losing works 
perhaps they don't know what endeavor means.
Some coaches play around with youngsters' minds
by setting goals which cannot be achieved.

While winning is important it is true
does winning mean one never needs to lose?

Such thinking sets a child at odds with life. 
The game of life consists of ups and downs.
The loss one feels today can be the spur
which makes tomorrow's win mean so much more.

April 19, 2022

Sponsor	Chantelle Anne Cooke
Contest Name	Anything You Want - New Poems Only 
Premier Contest

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Daisy Meadows May 15, 2022 at 12:50 AM A good poem. Well done. Reason A. Poteet May 30, 2022 at 8:35 PM thank, Jeanette, comes from years in the classroom.

Paula Goldsmith April 26, 2022 at 8:10 AM Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write. Love your line, "Kids do not understand how losing works." This makes for sad/mad adults. Have a great/blessed day.......................

Len Gasun April 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM This is awesome poem dear friend Reason. Usually I give games or contest to my students in Math and some feel bad when they lose. I always emphasize the value of sportsmanship. But reading your poem gave me better advice for them. Thank you so much. This will go to my fave. Congratulations for your win and this superb write. God bless you. Hugs. Reason A. Poteet April 24, 2022 at 6:41 PM Thank you, Len. Your comment is a blessing to my soul.

Sotto Poet April 23, 2022 at 11:15 AM Reason, congratulations on your contest win with such a stunning poem. Reason A. Poteet April 24, 2022 at 6:42 PM thank you, Sotto. I welcome your comment with open eyes.

Christuraj Alex April 23, 2022 at 8:59 AM "does winning mean one never needs to lose?" - Beautiful. Congratulations! Reason A. Poteet April 24, 2022 at 6:44 PM thank you, Christuraj. It is through the hard times that we win the attributes of trust and faith. I

Constance La France April 21, 2022 at 9:40 AM Reason, wonderful poem, a FAV for me and best of luck in the contest ~Constance Reason A. Poteet April 24, 2022 at 7:06 PM I thank you, Constance, for the honor of a FAV and your encouragement. It means a lot to me.